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Four easy technology tips small-business owners can start using today
While technology can enhance productivity and sales, provide access to wider audiences, and, ultimately, increase profits, it also can be a major source of stress for the small-business owner. There is so much change out there, small-business owners often experience fear and frustration as they try to keep up. Here are f...
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Protect your family this winter with vaccinations
Whether you are an adult or a child, viruses, bacteria and disease can strike at any time and are not something which can always be dismissed with bed rest and soup. Terrible viruses, such as measles, have vaccines available, but have seen a continued rise in cases over recent years, according to the Centers for Disease ...
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Deck your halls with innovative tips and techniques
The holiday season doesn't have to always involve the same old, same old when it comes to decorating your home. Follow these expert decorating tips for a fresh and innovative approach to holiday decorating.
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Crank up the heat and enjoy wild American flavor this fall
Fall is jam-packed with tailgates, hayrides and local traditions that celebrate all things spiced, oven-baked and full of flavor. What better way to salute the most flavor-filled season of the year than sampling all the cultural experiences the country has to offer?
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Celebrate autumn with these fun activities for the whole family
Fall is often considered the coziest of seasons. Not too hot, but not too cold, there is something about the vibrant colors of leaves and crisp air that make you want to pull on a sweater and take in all this season has to offer.
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Stay warm this winter: home heating tips for tricky spaces
When cold winds blow, it can be tricky to keep different rooms throughout your home at the right temperature - especially if you have old and drafty windows, tight spaces or room additions to work around. It can also be challenging to ensure economical comfort without having to do a major heating system overhaul. Yet the...
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Button-up your home for winter
As the leaves turn and fall to the ground, it's time to start thinking about "buttoning up" your home for winter to keep you and your family healthy and comfortable, your belongings safe and high energy costs at bay.
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Boomers: Shifting household needs create home design opportunities
Boomers expect to stay in their homes and live independently into their later years, but in the midst of change that is occurring in their households, it's easy for them to lose focus on planning for their own future housing needs. By following the principles of universal design - what's good for people of all ages, size...
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The importance of physical activity for all Americans
Obesity impacts more than just the waistbands of Americans - life expectancy, health, medical spending and productivity are all affected by the weight of the nation. If recent trends continue, experts predict all adults will be overweight or obese by 2048. The statistics are equally as startling when it comes to youth - ...
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Outsmart hunger with 3 easy tips
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it can be tempting to indulge in delicious food favorites and hide those few extra pounds under a thick wool sweater. But you shouldn't have to choose between sticking with your weight management plan and enjoying satisfying and delicious foods. There are some easy and tasty ...
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A day in the life of diabetes
November is a great time to bring attention to the seriousness of diabetes and numbers of people who are impacted by the disease.
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10 legal needs parents don't expect
Many parents might wonder why they would ever need legal assistance themselves, much less for their children. But the truth is, even if you raised the perfect child who never got into a bit of trouble, there's a good chance you might someday have a legal need related to your child.
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I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'

In this photo provided by Francisco Rodriguez, rescue workers form a human chain as they begin to remove a woman who reaches out from a smashed pickup truck that fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridgeThursday, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. (AP Photo/Francisco Rodriguez)Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."


Fri May 24 03:44:43 UTC 2013
Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gay youth

Dave Rice wears a neckerchief embroidered with the Inclusive Scouting Award while talking with supporters at the Equal Scouting Summit in GrapevineThe controversial move passed by more than 60% of their national council.


Thu May 23 17:55:38 UTC 2013
Some unions now angry about health care overhaul

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2009, file photo President Barack Obama speaks at the AFL-CIO Labor Day picnic at Coney Island in Cincinnati. Some labor unions that initially backed Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry about what they say are unexpected consequences of the plan that could hurt their members. (AP Photo/David Kohl, File)When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.


Fri May 24 01:51:01 UTC 2013